Synopsis
A charismatic old acquaintance drifts into town, stirring up trouble for a mild-mannered family.
Scores
Overall Score
31.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.0%
Review Aggregate
83.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 97% of 29 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, dark, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlydarkemotionalstylizedsuspensefulcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Glover | 1990 | $12,000 | $30,000 | (est) |
| Paul Butler | 1990 | $8,000 | $18,000 | (est) |
| Mary Alice | 1990 | $6,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
| Carl Lumbly | 1990 | $5,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Vonetta McGee | 1990 | $4,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Richard Brooks | 1990 | $4,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Sheryl Lee Ralph | 1990 | $3,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count35
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes3,284
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1990 | $1,161,135 | $2,786,902 |
| International | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1990 | $1,161,135 | $2,786,902 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1990 | $580,568 | $1,393,451 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1990 | $4,166,000 | $9,999,038 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1990 | $2,258,000 | $5,419,546 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1990 | $464,454 | $1,114,761 |
| Total Revenues | 1990 | $7,469,022 | $17,926,795 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1990 | $1,277,000 (est) | $3,064,996 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1990 | $929,000 (est) | $2,229,742 (est) |
| Participations | 1990 | $299,000 | $717,646 |
| Residuals ? | 1990 | $489,000 | $1,173,675 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1990 | $255,400 | $612,999 |
| Total Expenses | 1990 | $3,249,400 | $7,799,058 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1990 | $4,219,622 | $10,127,738 |
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